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CTA in Action: Government Affairs Update
Earlier this week as the Legislature continued to introduce new legislation, Assemblyman Vince Fong introduced AB 2016 as part of a continuing effort to revamp the Private Attorney General Act otherwise known as PAGA.
At its meeting last week, the California Transportation Commission (Commission) marked key milestones for two programs that deliver new gas tax revenue from the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB 1) to local communities across the state. Building on action from its December meeting, the Commission adopted the final list of cities eligible to receive Local Streets and Roads Program funding for this fiscal year, bringing the total count to 479 cities and 58 counties throughout California. Read the full press release.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) and local air districts invite your participation in public workshops to discuss new grant funds available to reduce emissions in the communities most affected by air pollution. Funds are available for voluntary incentive grants through the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program (Carl Moyer Program), for fleets to replace or repower heavy duty engines—both on-road and off-road—and support clean vehicle infrastructure.
State agencies must take seriously the requirement to conduct a timely, accurate economic analysis of major regulations, according to a just-released opinion by the 5th District Court of Appeal. In a unanimous opinion upholding the trial court, the appellate justices found that the final economic impact analysis used in rulemaking must be based on evidence, as must the responses to public comments regarding nonspeculative economic impacts which introduce new evidence into the rulemaking file.
Compliance and Regulatory News
Seminars for 2018 are now open for registration. Invest in safety training and allow our certified trainers to help you and your company understand complex regulations, stay in compliance, and thrive in a highly competitive industry. CTA also offers private consultations to help make sure your company is in compliance. Register for Seminars
Unit News and Events
Come to the SB/Riverside Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, February 21 for an ELD update from EROAD and the CHP. Come and get your questions answered! Register Now Come to the LA/Orange Unit Meeting on Feb 22 to get an update from CTA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Eric Sauer on the recent Policy Committee meetings that took place at the Annual Membership Conference. Additionally, CTA's Intermodal Conference Executive Director, Alex Cherin, will provide an update on the current issues affecting CTA's Intermodal Conference Members. Register Now.
Join the San Joaquin Unit for the 60th Annual Dinner/Dance on Saturday, February 24. The event will be given to honor Lynnette Brown, 2018 CTA President. Register now.
Come to the Tuesday, February 27 unit breakfast meeting from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at Restaurant Vallarta. Register Now
Statewide Event Calendar
Register for next month's Special Safety Council Meeting: In-Depth Terrorism Awareness/Fusion Center Training. Back by popular demand, Kurt Carpenter, Field Intelligence Officer with TSA, will be giving an in depth four hour training on Basic Terrorism Awareness/Fusion Center Training with an overview of terrorism/major crimes. The training will take place on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at CTA Headquarters in Sacramento. Register here
Back by popular demand, the California Highway Patrol will be presenting on the ELD mandate at the Southern Safety Council Meeting. The meeting is on Tuesday, March 13 from 12:00 - 1:30pm and will be held at JJT Logistics in Ontario. Register Here Upcoming Events
The Annual Fleet Safety Awards Program is designed to recognize for your company’s efforts and achievements in safety. An award from a state or national organization shows drivers and other transportation employees that their efforts are recognized and appreciated throughout the industry and by their peers.
View the CTA calendar of events. The CTA calendar showcases all events provided by the California Trucking Association.
Member Alerts
Over 700 drivers participated in 2017! See your company logo on the back of the event t-shirt by sponsoring the 2018 California Truck Driving Championships. Every driver and volunteer receives a complimentary shirt. Shirts are also sold on-site at both regional competitions and the State Finals.
Since 1992, the Truckers United Fraternity Super Offspring of the Boss (TUFSOB) has paid over $320,000 in scholarships to over 375 CTA members’ children and adults for their education. Scholarships go towards high school graduates entering college, and to those continuing their college education.
The 2018 scholarship application is due Monday, April 2. If you need an application, or have any questions, please contact Nicole Toms at ntoms@caltrux.org or 916-373-3558.
CTA Highlights
The California Trucking Association (CTA) its regional units and member companies are proud to continue their support of national, state and local nonprofit, community programs. In 2017, CTA’s regional units donated more than $300,000 to charities throughout the state, giving back to causes that address topics including children’s health, public safety, medical assistance and disaster relief.
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